Biden spoke for the last time on U.S. foreign policy and national security, and an issue seen as one of his greatest blunders, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, did not escape mentioning.

President Joe Biden argued in a farewell foreign policy address that he made the country stronger and more secure ahead of Donald Trump's return.

By Andrea Shalal, Simon Lewis and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Outgoing President Joe Biden sought to burnish his foreign policy record on Monday and said U.S. adversaries are weaker than when he took office four years ago despite global crises that remain unresolved.

President Joe Biden touted his foreign-policy accomplishments in a speech aimed at burnishing his legacy before he departs office next week, arguing that his actions over the last four years leave the US in a stronger position for President-elect Donald Trump.

The president argued in a speech that he strengthened U.S. alliances during his four years in office and that America’s adversaries are weaker than when he took over.

President Joe Biden laid out his foreign policy doctrine Monday in a just a week before he leaves office. He laid out his argument for staying the course just days before the return of President-elect Donald Trump,

President Joe Biden will defend his foreign policy legacy as he delivers a final address to the State Department at 2 p.m. Eastern. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The address comes as one of Biden’s final public speeches as president.

President Joe Biden is kicking off his final week in office with his last foreign policy speech on Monday. NewsNation's Tom Dempsey reports that this is expected to be a "victory lap" for the president.